A CLI-based tool for querying public bird song detection data and wildlife trends from BirdWeather stations globally.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install birdweather
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install birdweather using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is BirdWeather?
BirdWeather is a specialized tool designed to interact with the BirdWeather ecosystem, which aggregates data from BirdNET-Pi and PUC bird song detection stations. It provides developers and researchers with a direct interface to query real-time wildlife audio monitoring data without requiring an API key. This integration is a valuable addition to the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, enabling deep insights into local avian activity and biodiversity through public station data.
Users can retrieve detailed station information, list detected species over specific timeframes, and identify high-frequency detections in their area. By leveraging the power of Openclaw Skills, this tool simplifies the process of monitoring environmental health and bird migration patterns through a clean and efficient CLI interface.
BirdWeather Use Cases
- Identifying recent bird species detections at specific geographical locations.
- Monitoring seasonal migration patterns by comparing species lists across different time periods.
- Analyzing local biodiversity trends and common vs. rare species sightings.
- Researching wildlife audio monitoring station statuses and last detection timestamps.
- Generating datasets for environmental reports or local wildlife projects using Openclaw Skills.
How BirdWeather Works
- The user identifies a specific station ID via the BirdWeather web application.
- The script sends a request to the public BirdWeather data endpoints to fetch detection records.
- The tool parses the returned detection data, including species counts, common names, and scientific names.
- Advanced logic filters the results based on user-defined periods like day, week, or month.
- Comparative analysis is performed if requested to identify new arrivals or departing species.
- Results are formatted as human-readable lists or raw JSON for further programmatic processing.
BirdWeather Setup
To get started with this component of Openclaw Skills, ensure you have the script available in your local repository. No external pip dependencies are required as it uses the Python standard library.
# Navigate to your scripts directory
cd scripts/
# Run a test command to get station info
python3 birdweather.py station <station_id>
# Query species for the current week
python3 birdweather.py species <station_id> --period week
BirdWeather Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Data Point | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Station Data | Name, location, online status, and last activity | Markdown/JSON |
| Detection Count | Frequency of specific bird song identifications | Integer |
| Species Identity | Common name and Scientific name (e.g., Cyanistes caeruleus) | String |
| Temporal Data | Specific date ranges or predefined periods (day, week, month) | ISO Date |
| Comparisons | Delta changes between two distinct timeframes | Text Summary |
BirdWeather Advanced Features
- Comparative analysis to track new arrivals and departing species between specific periods.
- Custom date range filtering for precise historical bird detection research.
- Raw JSON output mode for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills or external automation pipelines.
- Automated identification of top species in a compact format for quick status checks.
- Zero-dependency architecture ensuring compatibility across various environments.
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